Have you ever thought about it? Houseplants are true decorative elements .
You can use them to freshen up a dull corner or to highlight certain walls, like the one behind the bed or the wall behind the sofa. Plants are also excellent allies for hiding small defects or correcting "ugly" areas in your home.
But how can you best decorate your home with plants? Here's how to add a touch of greenery to every room for flawless plant styling .
Benefits of plants in the house
When talking about houseplants, there's a famous study that's impossible not to mention. It's an experiment conducted by NASA in the 1980s on plants such as Sansevieria , Pothos , and Dracaena . Essentially, NASA demonstrated how plants can help improve air quality by reducing the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as benzene and formaldehyde.
But it's not just about air. Plants also bring a sense of calm, a shot of nature that's good for the mind.
Living or working in an environment with green plants is a true pleasure, and taking care of repotting, cleaning leaves, watering, and fertilizing with love and patience is equivalent to a slow, loving self-care session.
Plants teach us balance and patience . And every time we see a new leaf sprout, the time invested is rewarded with great satisfaction.
Plants and Styling: How to Adjust Height with Plants
Plants are also perfect for balancing the heights in compositions created by matching furnishings and accessories. They help create a harmonious visual effect. Here are some tips for enhancing every corner of your home.
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Create groups of plants : the trick, as always, is to vary the heights and sizes of the plants, to obtain an interesting composition.
If you love things done to perfection, then also pay attention to the shape of the leaves . For example, you can combine a taller plant with heart-shaped leaves, a plant with long, pointed leaves, and one with round or oval leaves in the same low, long pot .
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Use hanging plants : perfect for making the most of vertical space without taking up too much space.
- Incorporate large plants : a Kentia or Monstera deliciosa in the living room creates a strong visual impact, they are perfect as room dividers, but also next to a low shelf or in a reading nook.
How to decorate the living room with plants?
In the living room, plants help make the room welcoming.
- Choose plants that make a statement : dramatic plants are like design icons; take for example the Strelitzia nicolai , with its large, exotic leaves, or the Kentia , always beautiful with its large, yet visually light, feather-like leaves.
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Place plants in strategic spots : shelves, empty corners, or next to the sofa to create harmony. For example , a tall plant always looks great next to the dining table , while a composition of shorter plants always looks stunning next to the sofa .
You can also use two tall plants to divide one space from another, which has a different function . If, for example, you have a sofa and a study area on the same wall, you can use a pair of tall plants on either side of the desk, framing it. - Choose your planter carefully . Never give in to the practicality of a plastic pot. While lightweight and easy to move, it also makes your interior look shabby and cheap. Select planters with feet to group together multiple plants or to highlight a single large plant.
How to decorate the kitchen with plants?
In the kitchen, the benefit is twofold, because plants not only add a decorative touch, but can also become precious ingredients to flavor your dishes.
- Opt for aromatic plants : basil, thyme and rosemary are functional and decorative.
- Use shelves and wall-mounted planters to save countertop space .
How to decorate your bedroom with plants?
Still don't believe the myth that houseplants are bad for you? It's true, plants release carbon dioxide at night, but for this to be harmful to you, a whole nursery wouldn't be enough.
Your partner produces much more carbon dioxide by breathing than a handful of plants.
The bedroom has the task of making us feel relaxed and at peace with our surroundings.
Why not involve plants in conveying these sensations? There are plants with intense colors and super soft, velvety leaves, like the trailing Philodendron scandens Micans , or the Alocasia Black Velvet , which has dark, broad leaves that are soft to the touch.
Where to place plants in the room?
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Next to the dresser, you can place a tall, round plant stand to raise a vertical plant off the ground, so that it exceeds the height of the dresser.
- If you have a shelf on the wall behind the bed, you can hang a romantic hanging plant.
- If you have an empty wall that gets nice light , you can liven it up with a colorful arrangement of hanging vases.
How to decorate the bathroom with plants?
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Humidity-loving plants : Ferns , orchids , and Pothos are ideal.
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Freestanding solutions : on the windowsill or on a tall piece of furniture, you can place a planter to create a super charming hanging garden .
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By incorporating these tips, you can transform any room in your home with the power of greenery.
All you have to do is discover all the solutions for decorating with plants and choose the one that best suits your spaces.
